Brian Urlacher

Brian Keith Urlacher (twitter: @BUrlacher54)

Position: LB
Height: 6-4    Weight: 258 lbs.

Born: May 25, 1978 in Pasco, WA
College: New Mexico   (school history)
Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 1st round (9th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 120 (45th overall since 1950)
8-time Pro Bowler & 4-time First-Team All-Pro (fine print)

• 6/8 SideLion Report: Ranking The NFC North: Where Will The Detroit Lions Finish?: While the Detroit Lions have made clear improvements in a number of areas, it can be difficult to predict where they will finish...
• 6/1 SideLion Report: Ranking The NFC North: Fourth Place, The Chicago Bears: The NFC North has been one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL for the last three seasons with each team registering...

• 5/29 FootballPerspective.com: Great Linebackers Playing Together II: Four years ago, I wrote version 1 of this article. With Brian Urlacher and Ray Lewis retiring, I thought it would be fun to revisit...
• 5/28 BearsHistory.com Blog: Bears to Retire 89 for Ditka: Thankfully the Chicago Bears organization clarified this issue when they announced that after Ditka’s, they will no longer...
• 5/24 NFL Jerks: Brian Urlacher Hangs ‘Em Up: It’s been one heck of a season for defensive players to call it quits. First it was Ray Lewis, riding into the sunset on the...
• 5/23 BearsHistory.com Blog: Brian Urlacher Retires: Will have to find the time to write a proper BearsHistory.com tribute to Brian Urlacher, who retired on Wednesday after an illustrious...
• 5/23 KC Kingdom: KC Headlines: Royal Mess, McCluster Breakout?, Urlacher Retires: ABOUT LAST NIGHT… Astros 3, Royals 1. Oh Royals. Royals, Royals, Royals. A puke-worthy offensive performance that miraculously...
• 5/22 FFLockerRoom: Brian Urlacher Calls It Quits After 13 Seasons: Middle line backer Brian Urlacher has deemed his career to be final, as he has decided to retire from the NFL after 13 great seasons...
• 5/17 NFL Jerks: Unfrozen Tundra: A Reconciliation Between Green Bay and Brett Favre?: It’s (almost) official – the **** relationship between Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers is finally beginning to thaw....

• 4/29 BearsHistory.com Blog: 2013 Chicago Bears Draft 6-Pack: My six thoughts on the 2013 Chicago Bears draft class: 1. As shocked as I was by the selection of Kyle Long with the 20th pick,...
• 4/25 BearsHistory.com Blog: Chicago Bears 2013 NFL Draft: The 2013 NFL Draft commences tonight at 7 p.m. central. By the end of this evening, barring a trade down, the Chicago Bears will...
• 4/25 FootballPerspective.com: Football Perspective Mock Draft: Before we get to my mock draft, here’s a recap of some of my previous articles on the NFL draft: The numbers behind Football...
• 4/10 BearsHistory.com Blog: Newcomer Gets Legendary Number 50: To me, this is news. The Chicago Bears have retired the most numbers of any team in the NFL, and second most in professional sports...
• 4/5 NFL Mocks: Chicago Bears 1st Round Options: 2013 NFL Draft: The Bears jumped out of the gate to a 7-1 start and were being seen as Super Bowl contenders. Then injuries came and plagued them...

• 3/27 NFL Spin Zone: 2013 NFL Mock Draft: Chicago Bears nab Arthur Brown: After Brian Urlacher turned down a $2 million deal to remain with the team and Nick Roach signed with the Oakland Raiders, the...
• 3/27 Stripe Hype: NFL Free Agency: 20 Best Available Free agents:       Free agency is three weeks old, and the rest of our big board’s best players are close to reaching...
• 3/25 BearsHistory.com Blog: Chicago Bears News 3-25-13: Catching up on the latest Chicago Bears news since Friday: The Bears have signed linebacker James Anderson from Carolina to a...
• 3/22 StoopSports.com: Papa Bear Gone: Ryan Pavlicek- This may not have the same magnitude as when the Green Bay Packers decided not to bring back Brett Favre, but it...
• 3/21 BearsHistory.com Blog: Sad End to Urlacher Era: On Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago Bears issued a press release stating that legendary Middle Linebacker Brian Urlacher will...
• 3/21 Stripe Hype: Best Available Free agents: Receivers, DEs & Tackles Still Aplenty:     Free agency is nearly two weeks old, but there’s still plenty of talented players still on the market,...
• 3/14 BearsHistory.com Blog: Davis, Spaeth Out; Viking Payback?: With the signing of dual-purpose (receiving and blocking) tight end Martellus Bennett, the Bears released tight ends Kellen Davis...
• 3/13 BearsHistory.com Blog: Bears Strike, Land Bushrod; Bennett: I stand corrected. Just when I thought the Chicago Bears would not be able to make major moves in Free Agency due to their salary...
• 3/12 BearsHistory.com Blog: Bears Free Agency 2013: Relax: I see a lot of people out there already talking about what kind of big splash the Chicago Bears will make when free agency opens...
• 3/8 BearsHistory.com Blog: Free Agency; No Moore; Urlacher: Wow. Come on, men of a certain age like me, admit that NFL free agency 2013 snuck up on you as it did me. Tuesday, we’re...

• 2/21 BearsHistory.com Blog: 2013 Chicago Bears Free Agency: Before thinking or talking about the 2013 NFL Draft, one must first think about what the Chicago Bears might do in free agency....
• 2/11 KC Kingdom: Free Agency Options The Chiefs Should Consider: LBs: Free Agency is less than a month away and the Kansas City Chiefs are no doubt weighing their options when it comes to depth at...

• 1/29 FootballPerspective.com: How Super Bowl XLVII could impact the HOF chances of certain 49ers: On Sunday, I looked at how the football legacies of certain Ravens would be affected by a win in Super Bowl XLVII; today I will...
• 1/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Marc Trestman not committing to Brian Urlacher?: Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman deferred to general manager Phil Emery when asked to comment about the future of LB Brian...[+] Urlacher with the team. 'I recognize certainly what he has meant to this locker room and to the fan base,' Trestman said. 'When we get done here, we'll try to answer some of those questions.'
• 1/16 FootballPerspective.com: Previewing the NFC Championship Game: San Francisco at Atlanta: A couple of interesting notes, courtesy of Mike Sando on ESPN.com. The first is a good bit of trivia: Jim Harbaugh joins George...
• 1/5 First and Ten Years Ago: NFL News of January 5, 2003: Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey was the only rookie named to the Associated Press N.F.L. All-Pro team yesterday. Marvin Harrison...
• 1/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher wants to stay in Chicago: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he wants to stay with the Chicago Bears, even though he is a free-agent and had said he would...[+] only play for former head coach Lovie Smith. 'I feel like I'm a Bear, no matter what happens,' Urlacher said. 'I want to be here. ... I still don't want to play for anybody else, and I'll keep saying that until it happens, I guess.'

• 12/28 SideLion Report: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions Preview with Bear Goggles On: The circumstances surrounding the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears entering their week 17 matchup could not be more different....
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Four miss practice: Chicago Bears RB Armando Allen (knee), S Chris Conte (hamstring) LB Blake Costanzo (calf) and LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) all...[+] did not practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher misses practiceChicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 26....[+] Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 26.
• 12/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | HC optimistic Brian Urlacher will return: Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith indicated Sunday, Dec. 23, that he was optimistic LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) will be able...[+] to return for the Week 17 game against the Detroit Lions. 'We are definitely thinking that way,' Smith said. 'I would just say he's making a lot of improvement.' Urlacher spent roughly 30 minutes participating in a variety of agility drills, including sideline to sideline and lateral movement running.
• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher ruled outChicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Dec. 21, and is out for Week 16....[+] Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Dec. 21, and is out for Week 16.
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Two miss practiceChicago Bears OT Jonathan Scott (hamstring) and LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 20....[+] Chicago Bears OT Jonathan Scott (hamstring) and LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
• 12/20 First and Ten Years Ago: NFL news of December 20, 2002: There ought to be a rule in the NFL that if your team can be described best as “like, totally skanky,” no more than...
• 12/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Two players miss practice : Chicago Bears OT Jonathan Scott (hamstring) and LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec....[+] 19.
• 12/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Lance Briggs echoes Brian Urlacher's sentiments : Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs defended comments made by LB Brian Urlacher, who feels the team's home fans are too harsh. Briggs...[+] feels Urlacher was just being honest. 'I understand where he's coming from,' Briggs said. 'I've been here a long time, too and I've (heard) a lot of boos. For a lot of the wrong reasons. Nobody, on any team I've seen, gets booed more at home than here in Chicago. That's also a point to the passion of the Chicago fans. Everyone is passionate, but everyone in Chicago doesn't know how to run a football team. Everyone doesn't know how to play professional football. It's our job to do that.'
• 12/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher defends Lovie Smith : Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher defended head coach Lovie Smith by saying critics, both media and fans, do not know what they...[+] are talking about. Many local fans and media have been calling for a coaching change. 'Two of the people I don't care about, fans or the media,' Urlacher said. 'They can say what they want to about our head our coach, about our players. It does bother me because those people don't know what they're talking about, obviously ... I know there are a bunch of experts in the media, and there are a bunch of smart guys out there who know exactly what they're talking about all the time. But they don't know what they're talking about.'
• 12/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher upset with fans : Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said following Week 15 he is frustrated with the home crowd constantly booing the team during...[+] games. 'Our crowd was pretty good today for the most part,' Urlacher said. 'They were loud for a minute there. The boos were really loud, which is always nice. The only team in our division to get booed at home is us. It's unbelievable to me.' Urlacher was not optimistic things will change. 'It's not going to change,' he said. 'If we talk about it, then the media says, 'You're blaming the fans for losing. You're doing this. You're blaming the refs.' We lost that football game. Every football game we play in, we lose, it's nobody's fault but ours, but we're allowed to say what we want.'
• 12/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Week 15 Inactives: The Chicago Bears have declared LB Brian Urlacher, WR Earl Bennett, LB Geno Hayes, DL Henry Melton, QB Josh McCown, DL Shea McClellin,...[+] CB Tim Jennings inactive for Week 15.
• 12/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Three ruled out: Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion), CB Tim Jennings (shoulder) and LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) did not practice Friday,...[+] Dec. 14, and are out for Week 15.
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Six miss practice: Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion), RB Michael Bush (ribs), CB Tim Jennings (shoulder), DE Shea McClellin (knee), DT Henry...[+] Melton (chest) and LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Jermichael Finley clarifies Brian Urlacher comments : Updating a previous item, Green Bay Packers TE Jermichael Finley said via Twitter he meant no disrespect to Chicago Bears LB Brian...[+] Urlacher (hamstring) by saying the defense would be better without him. 'Urlacher is a hall of fame player and person,' Finley said. 'I meant no disrespect to him in previous comments, I was simply trying to explain that his replacement in the lineup is a good player as well.'
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Better without Brian Urlacher?: Green Bay Packers TE Jermichael Finley said Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher's (hamstring) absence from the lineup is not necessarily...[+] hurting their defense. Finley added Urlacher has lost a step. 'Urlacher is at the end of his career right now; he’s playing a little slow out there,' Finley said. 'I don’t think they’re losing too much if he’s out. Putting another guy in might help them a little.'
• 12/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | 10 miss practice: Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion), LB Lance Briggs (knee, hip), RB Michael Bush (ribs), TE Kellen Davis (knee), LB Geno...[+] Hayes (knee), CB Tim Jennings (shoulder), DE Shea McClellin (knee), DT Henry Melton (chest), OT Jonathan Scott (shoulder) and LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. However, the Bears did not actually practice, so the practice report is an estimation.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Three outChicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring), CB Tim Jennings (shoulder) and WR Earl Bennett (concussion) are out in Week 14....[+] Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring), CB Tim Jennings (shoulder) and WR Earl Bennett (concussion) are out in Week 14.
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher fined : Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher has been fined a second consecutive week for a horse-collar tackle, according to a league source....[+]
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher fine update : Updating a previous item, Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he was fined $21,000 for a second horse-collar tackle infraction....[+]
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Have struggled without Brian Urlacher : The Chicago Bears have struggled when LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) is out of the lineup. They were just 7-8 in the 15 games...[+] Urlacher missed in 2009 and 0-7 without him in 2004.
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher injury update : Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) acknowledged Tuesday, Dec. 4, he could miss the rest of the regular season because...[+] of a hamstring injury. Urlacher said doctors told him he could be out 'two to four weeks, three, could be four.'
• 12/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher to miss next three games: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a grade two hamstring strain that will keep him out of the...[+] next three games and possibly the rest of the regular season. Urlacher hopes to be fully recovered in time for the start of the postseason.
• 12/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher leaves early: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) left the Week 13 game against the Seattle Seahawks in overtime due to a hamstring...[+] injury.

• 11/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher fined: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher was fined $15,750 for a horse-collar tackle on Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson in Week 12....[+]
• 11/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Two miss practice: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (coach’s decision) and WR Alshon Jeffery (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov....[+] 29.
• 11/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Two miss practice: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (coach’s decision) and DT Matt Toeaina (calf) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 16....[+]
• 11/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher says he would still lie about concussion : Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he would still lie to cover up a concussion during a game after initially saying the statement...[+] on a television program earlier in the year. Urlacher also said the NFL should do more to protect players knees.
• 11/9 Stripe Hype: Looking Ahead to Next Year:   With a 3-5 record and a remaining schedule as hard as it is, the Cincinnati Bengals seem to have a lost season. Once again,...
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Three miss practice : Chicago Bears WR Alshon Jeffery (hand), DT Matt Toeaina (calf) and LB Brian Urlacher did not participate in practice Thursday,...[+] Nov. 8. Urlacher did not participate because of a coach's decision.
• 11/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher earns honor Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 9....[+] Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 9.
• 11/6 FootballPerspective.com: NYT Fifth Down: Post-week 9: Are the Bears the best team in the NFL? This week at the New York Times, I profiled the incredible season the Bears are having....
• 11/4 SideLion Report: NFC North Roundup: Minnesota Vikings Lone Losers in Week 9: Week 9 was kind to most of the NFC North as the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers had little trouble picking...
• 11/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Defense, special team continue dominant play : Chicago Bears CB Charles Tillman forced four fumbles against the Tennessee Titans in Week 9, and LB Brian Urlacher returned an...[+] interception 46 yards for a touchdown in the game. The special teams also blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown. The Bears defense has already returned seven interceptions for touchdowns this season.
• 11/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher misses practiceChicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (coaches’ decision) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 1....[+] Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (coaches’ decision) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 1.

• 10/5 The NFL Injury Report: Bears Injury Report: Evan Rodriguez Out: Chicago Bears fullback Evan Rodriquez will not play against Jacksonville on Sunday, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago...

• 9/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Two miss practice: Chicago Bears TE Evan Rodriguez (knee) and LB Brian Urlacher did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 28. Urlacher missed...[+] practice because of a non-injury related reason.
• 9/6 SideLion Report: 11-5 Sounds About Right for the Detroit Lions: Do I have my years mixed up here? Before the 2011 season started last year, everybody and their fantasy playing little brother...
• 9/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Two miss practiceChicago Bears RB Lorenzo Booker (head) and LB Brian Urlacher (knee) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 6....[+] Chicago Bears RB Lorenzo Booker (head) and LB Brian Urlacher (knee) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 6.
• 9/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher practicesChicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 5....[+] Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 5.
• 9/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Colts | Preparing for Brian Urlacher in Week 1 : Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said he fully expects Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) to be available for Week...[+] 1.

• 8/29 Stripe Hype: Morning Headlines: Titans’ Kenny Britt and Bears’ Brian Urlacher Return from Injuries:     The Titans have activated WR Kenny Britt from the training camp PUP list now that he’s recovered from offseason...
• 8/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher to practice next weekChicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) is expected to return to practice next week, according to head coach Lovie Smith....[+] Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) is expected to return to practice next week, according to head coach Lovie Smith.
• 8/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Five miss practice: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee), DL Stephen Paea (ankle), S Chris Conte (shoulder), LB Dom DeCicco (groin) and P Adam Podlesh...[+] (hip) all missed practice Monday, Aug. 27. Paea is not expected to miss the opener and likely could play if this was the regular season.
• 8/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher could miss Week 1 : The Chicago Bears are reportedly pessimistic that LB Brian Urlacher (knee) will be ready for Week 1. Urlacher wants to play in...[+] Week 1, and the team has done nothing to dissuade him. They are allowing him to plan as if he’ll be ready; however, internally, they are preparing as if he won’t.
• 8/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher sought treatment in Europe : Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) reportedly sought treatment for his knee in Europe during the spring in hopes of avoiding...[+] surgery. However, the Bears won't comment on the issue because it concerns the private business of a player seeking a medical opinion on his own.
• 8/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Six players sit out: Chicago Bears LBs Brian Urlacher (knee) and Dom DeCicco (groin), Ss Chris Conte (shoulder) and Brandon Hardin (neck), P Adam Podlesh...[+] (hip) and DT Stephen Paea (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Aug. 21.
• 8/17 Stripe Hype: Morning Headlines: Ryan Tannehill will start against the Panthers, & Brian Urlacher’s Season in Jeopardy?:     The NFL on provided a federal judge with new evidence on Thursday that commissioner Roger Goodell did not improperly...
• 8/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher had knee surgery during offseason: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) underwent knee surgery shortly after the 2011 season in addition to the knee surgery he...[+] had Tuesday, Aug. 14, to alleviate swelling and soreness in his knee.
• 8/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher says he won't be comfortable all year: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) said that he won't feel healthy all year long after surgery. 'I'm sure it's not going to...[+] feel comfortable all season long. I don't think after the first game anyone's healthy,' Urlacher said Thursday, Aug. 16.
• 8/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher undergoes surgery: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and hopes to be ready for the season opener....[+]
• 8/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher says he will be ready for Week 1Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) said he will be ready for the start of the regular season....[+] Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) said he will be ready for the start of the regular season.
• 8/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher back at camp: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee, personal) returned to training camp Saturday, Aug. 11, after a four-day absence, according...[+] to various players.
• 8/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Injury Updates: Updating previous reports, Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (illness) missed practice Tuesday, Aug. 7, due to illness. LB Brian Urlacher...[+] was excused from practice.
• 8/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Not concerned with Brian Urlacher : Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) missed time due to knee soreness for the third consecutive practice Friday, Aug. 3; however,...[+] the team is not concerned at this point. 'We have a couple of guys we are still holding out,' head coach Lovie Smith said. 'Brian's knee is still a little bit sore. And a couple of other guys. But they should be good to go next week.'
• 8/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Eric Weems misses practice, Brian Urlacher returns: Chicago Bears WR Eric Weems (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 2. LB Brian Urlacher (knee) returned to...[+] practice.

• 7/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher says he will not be limited at camp: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) said he will be able to fully participate at the start of training camp and will not have...[+] any limitations during camp. Urlacher did miss offseason workouts because he was recovering from injuries to his medial collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament.

• 6/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher confident team can win NFC North : Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he does not see a team in the NFC North better than his team, as long as the Bears remain...[+] healthy. 'When we're healthy, I don't see a better team in the NFC North,' Urlacher said. 'Last year, Green Bay and Detroit were in the playoffs, so they should be talking about them. I don't know if they got any better in the offseason, but I know we got better.'
• 6/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Holdout would not hurt Matt Forte : Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he does not believe a holdout would hurt franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte's production...[+] once Forte returns to the field. 'That's not going to be an issue for him. Whether he misses training camp or not he keeps himself in great shape, he's one of the (best) conditioned guys on our team,' Urlacher said. 'He takes care of his body. He'll (report) in great shape. Whenever he gets there, he'll be ready to play football.'
• 6/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher wants to make Hall of Fame: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said it will be important to him to earn a place in the Hall of Fame. Urlacher, who is still...[+] chasing a Super Bowl ring, wants to play two or three more seasons. 'It is (important to be a Hall of Famer),' Urlacher said. 'It's where you want to be. As a player you want to be the best at your position. I probably won't be the best ever because there are so many good middle linebackers, but I'd like to be right there at the top somewhere. I'd like to do some more things in my career and there are still some things I'd like to accomplish. It's debatable. The people who vote on that are media, right? As long as you don't upset them you should be okay.'
• 6/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher does not expects new deal during season: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he does not expect the team to address his contract situation until after the season. Urlacher...[+] indicated he expects to hit the free-agent market next offseason.
• 6/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher looking to play a few more seasonsChicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he hopes to play at least two or three more seasons after this year....[+] Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he hopes to play at least two or three more seasons after this year.
• 6/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher says he will be ready for camp : Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) said he is confident he will be ready for the start of training camp. When asked Tuesday,...[+] June 26, if he would participate in the first day of camp July 26, Urlacher answered, 'for sure.' Urlacher was sidelined for voluntary offseason workouts and held out of the team's mandatory minicamp. His offseason rehab consisted of extensive work in the weight room and sprints. 'I could have participated in minicamp, but there was no reason to,' Urlacher said. 'It was three days of stuff that I'm going to be doing at training camp, so there was no real reason to push it.'
• 6/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher expected to be ready for camp: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) was not on the field as offseason minicamp opened Tuesday, June 12, but he is expected...[+] to be ready for training camp. 'It's not a lot to explain. He's not ready to go yet,' head coach Lovie Smith said. 'He's on pace. Our plan was to take it slow with him. We know what Brian can do. He's right on pace (and) he should be able to get a good rest of his offseason in and be good to go for training camp.'
• 6/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher likely to stay after 2012 : Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher will likely return to the team in 2013. Urlacher could hit the open market next offseason; however,...[+] he is expected to receive an offer to stay with the team.

• 5/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher open to testing free agency: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he would be willing to test free agency next offseason if the team does not sign him to a...[+] contract extension before free agency begins. Urlacher said he wants to finish career with the Bears but does not know what would happen if he hit free agency.
• 5/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher injury update : Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) did not take part in organized team activities Tuesday, May 22, but he is expected to be...[+] completely healthy when training camp opens.

• 4/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher says knee feels good: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) said his knee feels good at this point and will take it easy this offseason to make sure...[+] he is ready for training camp.
• 4/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher hopes to finish career with team: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he hopes to finish his career with the Bears and does not know what will happen as he enters...[+] the final year of his contract. He said he is not intending to retire any time soon.

• 3/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher still healing: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) said his left knee isn't 100 percent healed after injuring himself in the team's season...[+] finale last year. 'There's some things I still can't do right now. When it's time for me to be healthy ... I haven't pushed it. I've done what I've been told to do,' Urlacher said. 'I've kind of stayed off of it for the most part. There's no reason for me to rush it right now. It was a pretty good injury, so I'm just trying to relax a little bit longer. Then when it's time to get going I'll be ready to go.' He's not worried about missing offseason workouts, though.

• 2/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher healthy: Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said LB Brian Urlacher (knee) is fully recovered from a spraine knee suffered at the end...[+] of last season.

• 1/28 BearsHistory.com Blog: Emery New Bears GM: For an organization that seems to move at a snail’s pace when it comes to making big decisions-that was rather quick. One...
• 1/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher lies about injuries: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher admitted Tuesday, Jan. 24, that he would not admit to injuries in order to stay on the field and...[+] play, instead receiving pain-killing injections in order to deal with pain. 'If I have a concussion these days, I'm going to say something happened to my toe or knee just to get my bearings for a few plays,' Urlacher said. 'I'm not going to sit in there and say I got a concussion. (Then) I can't go in there the rest of the game.'
• 1/24 BearsHistory.com Blog: Ruskell Paranoia Ends: At least that’s one less thing to worry/complain about. Today’s Chicago Tribune reports that current Bears director...
• 1/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher won't play in Pro Bowl: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) will not play in the Pro Bowl this year. He will be replaced on the NFC roster by Washington...[+] Redskins LB London Fletcher.
• 1/5 BearsHistory.com Blog: How Full is Your Glass?: So the last post made shortly after the announcement of Jerry Angelo’s firing was posted before the Ted Phillips presser...
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher won't need surgery: Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) said he will not be undergoing surgery after injuring his medial...[+] collateral and posterior collateral ligaments in his left knee in Week 17. He will not attempt to play in the Pro Bowl Jan. 29. Urlacher does not think he'll need the full 10 weeks usually required for rehab for an injury such as his.
• 1/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher not expected to undergo surgery: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) suffered damage to his medial collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament but is...[+] not expected to need surgery. It is believed he is facing 10 weeks of rehab to recover from the injuries.
• 1/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher to have MRI: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) suffered a knee injury in Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings. The team believes he tore...[+] his medial collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments. Urlacher will have an MRI Monday, Jan. 2.

• 12/30 BearsHistory.com Blog: Chicago Bears Weekend Six Pack: Final: Six final thoughts before the merciful end to a Chicago Bears season that peaked with great drama, but ends as an extreme disappointment....
• 12/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Three miss practice: Chicago Bears TE Kellen Davis (illness), DL Julius Peppers (undisclosed) and LB Brian Urlacher (knee) did not practice Wednesday,...[+] Dec. 28.
• 12/13 BearsHistory.com Blog: Biggs: Angelo may go “All In” for 2012: After Sunday’s reports that Bears GM Jerry Angelo may retire following the 2011 season “depending on how it turns...
• 12/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Not willing to give Tim Tebow credit : Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher refused to give Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow credit for his quarterback play in Week 14. When...[+] asked for his thoughts on Tebow after the game, Urlacher replied, 'He’s a good running back, man. He runs the ball well.'
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Three players limited: Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams (back), LB Brian Urlacher (quadriceps) and CB Charles Tillman (quadriceps) were limited during...[+] practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.

• 11/14 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Looked Worse Than the Chicago Bears’ Uniforms: I turned my TV off at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Did I miss anything? Man, when the Lions lose ugly they don’t...
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher strong in Week 9 win Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher recorded 11 tackles, two passes deflected and a tackle for loss in Week 9....[+] Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher recorded 11 tackles, two passes deflected and a tackle for loss in Week 9.

• 9/12 Cubs Stats: Chicago Bears: Game 1 - What We Learned: Jay Cutler Believes In SharingJay Cutler distributed the ball to nine different receivers against the Atlanta Falcons. He looked...
• 9/9 Cubs Stats: The Chicago Bears Are Terrible: You can see it in their faces. This team just doesn't want to win. On the sidelines, Jay Cutler pouts. He frowns. He mopes. Cutler...

• 8/22 Cubs Stats: The 2011 Bears Have Cause For Optimism: The Chicago Bears finished the previous NFL season just a game — nay, a drive — short of the Superbowl. Despite that, they...

• 4/30 Chicago Sports Memories: Bears First-Round Draft Picks: BRIAN URLACHER       If past history is any indication, offensive tackle Gabe Carimi of Wisconsin...

• 3/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher due $2.1 million this offseason: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher is scheduled to receive $2.1 million in bonuses this offseason, reports Michael C. Wright, of...[+] ESPNChicago.com.

• 2/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher received pain-killing injection: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher received a pain killing injection before the NFC Championship game because he was dealing with...[+] a wrist injury as well as other minor injuries, reports Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune.

• 1/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brian Urlacher pulls out of Pro Bowl: Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher pulled out of the Pro Bowl due to undisclosed reasons, reports Brad Biggs and Vaughn McClure,...[+] of the Chicago Tribune.
• 1/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Two LBs going to Pro Bowl: Washington Redskins LBs London Fletcher and LB Brian Orakpo have been added to the NFC roster for the 2010 Pro Bowl in place of...[+] Chicago Bears Brian Urlacher and Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews, reports Adam Caplan, of FOXSports.com.
• 1/9 Blogcritics Sports: The 50-Year Punt: I’ve been following the Chicago Bears since the early ‘60s. I remember seeing the quarterback at the time, Billy Wade,...

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